Jim McLaughlin's Blog

Quoted from Foreign Affairs… “The traditional model of U.S. military power is being disrupted, the way Blockbuster’s business model was amid the rise of Amazon and Netflix,” Brose writes. “A military made up of small numbers of large, expensive, heavily manned, and hard-to-replace systems will not survive on future battlefields, where swarms of intelligent machines… Read more

The author explores four approaches to a breakthrough strategy: (1) Contrast. Identify–and challenge–the assumptions undergirding the status quo. (2) Combination. Connect products or services that seem independent from or even in tension with one another. (3) Constraint. Look at limitations in an organization and turn them into strengths. (4) Context. Consider how a similar problem was… Read more

We identified three types of Chinese innovators, each of which presents a different set of challenges for competitors. We refer to them as hidden champions, tech underdogs, and change makers. Understanding China’s Next Wave of Innovation Read more

In Part 2, we compare the operationally focused innovation tools, 1. building (R&D) and 2. partnering (business development). The Building Blocks Of Corporate Innovation : Part 2 Read more

According to a PwC survey, 97% of CEOs say that innovation is a top priority, but 94% are dissatisfied with their current innovation programs (source: McKinsey). For a large number of executives, the topic can be opaque and intimidating. Many wonder what innovation activities to prioritize, and who should be responsible. The Building Blocks Of… Read more

FY19 Wow! Innovation Challenge #3 Collegiate SWE members can have a difficult time juggling classes, jobs/internships and extracurricular commitments while professional members tackle the constant push and pull of work-life balance. This can make it difficult for members to consistently find the time and energy to volunteer for outreach events. Tell us how your SWE… Read more